The Washington Times reports the Washington Redskins will probably release S Sam Shade, and could do so as early as Thursday when the NFLís waiver wire resumes. The team can save $1.6 million against the salary cap by releasing Shade, who lost his starting job to S Ifeanyi Ohalete last season.

Updating earlier stories, the Washington Post reports Washington Redskins S Sam Shade (neck) said one of the leading spine specialists in California reexamined his tests on Monday, and the doctor's analysis was more positive. "I actually got some better news than I had gotten before," Shade said. Regardless, Shade plans to wait to get a clean bill of health before deciding whether to try continuing his NFL career.

Updating earlier stories, the Washington Times reports Washington Redskins S Sam Shade (neck), OUT for this week's game, said doctors were more upbeat Thursday after re-evaluating the bulging disc in his neck and he could return to the field next week.

The Washington Post reports Washington Redskins S Sam Shade (neck) has been told by doctors to not play Sunday because of a bulging disk in his neck. He said he will be reevaluated today and will consult with a specialist to determine whether the injury will have long-term implications on his career. "I'll see what's said [today], and we'll take it from there," Shade said.